EDITOR'S LETTER

The holiday/winter season is upon us! For some, it brings snowsparkled dog walks, for others, much welcome respite from warmer temperatures. Either way, it’s a wonderful time of year to celebrate family in all its forms, dogs included, of course, for that’s exactly what dogs are—family. Thus, we’ve devoted this issue to the relationship between dogs and their people. And what a relationship it is, dating back to the Stone Age (p 12)!

In setting out to explore and celebrate the human-canine bond, our aim was nothing less than to illuminate, inspire, and spark joy, while giving you the tools to do best by your dog. We hope we’ve hit the mark! We look at fascinating new research that illuminates how dogs understand us (p 28), delve into canine body language, and share feel-good rescue stories along with reader-submitted Tiny Dog Stories of no more than 100 words.

Wellness takes center stage in articles that look at how to decide if chemotherapy is right for your dog following a cancer diagnosis, healthy aging tips, and people foods you can (and should!) share with your dog.

Like all good relationships, that with your dog needs attention to really blossom, so we’ve packed the issue with tips, ideas, and finds to help you and your dog live your best lives. From brilliant boredom busters (p 66) to cold weather gear made for adventuring, along with expert behavioural advice to help you better understand your sometimes enigmatic canine bestie, and finds to make your house a (dog-friendly) home, it’s all here. We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we loved putting it together. Thank you for being a part of our endlessly inspiring community of dog lovers!

With Love,

Connie Wilson, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief